School of Education
Advising & Licensure
Welcome to the Advising and Licensure information page. The information below provide information on the Illinois licensure process, and all other states’ requirements, for preservice and experienced educators.
Advising Information
- Advising Appointment Checklist – Contact our Licensure Officer to view the checklist.
- Education Course Offering Schedule – View the schedule
- Preclinical Application – View the application
- Request to take a Preclinical without requirements – View the request document
- Teacher Education Education Program Application – Take me to the application
- Teacher Education Program (TEP) Checkpoints – Complete the PDF document and bring a copy with you to your advising appointment.
The Sequence of Courses in Education Programs
- Elementary Education – Download and fill out this form
- Secondary Education, Education Minor, and K-12 – Download and fill out this form
- Special Education – Download and fill out this form
Additional Materials
- Request to take a Preclinical without Completion of the Test Requirement
- University Course Schedules – BenULive
- General Education Curriculum
- Requirements for Applicants Completing Illinois Programs
- Candidate Licensure Exam Remediation Process
State-by-State Licensure Requirements
State licensure requirements can change at any time. Visiting the state licensing boards in the link below will help ensure you have the current information. Students who intend to return to, relocate to, or currently reside in any state other than Illinois need to review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with the state licensing board in the state. For a complete state by state listing of licensing information, click the link below. This licensing information will be updated annually in August. In the states where the program is listed as “no determination” an email will be sent to prospective students prior to enrollment.
Additional Materials:
Request to take a Preclinical without Completion of the Test Requirement
University Course Schedule
General Education Curriculum
Requirements for Applicants Completing Illinois Programs
Candidate Licensure Exam Remediation Process